Unearth a Folk Tale -
Dig Up a Song!
Wanting a break from Dinosaurs?
Get ready to laugh, sing, and dig
into a different type of adventure!
Fun folk tales full of surprises and silly songs
perfect for Summer Reading audiences,
this interactive program keeps kids engaged,
families entertained, and buries boredom
deep underground.
2026 SUMMER READING
Built for Summer Reading. Easy to host. Impossible to forget.
~Perfect for mixed ages. Designed for family audiences
(roughly ages 6–12, plus grown-ups who “just came for the kids” and end up laughing, too.)
~Supports literacy & imagination.
Shows how old stories travel, change, and stay alive when we retell them.
~Low tech, low stress. No elaborate tech setup.
Paul brings a sound system, a backdrop and stories galore, so a corner of your library is all you need.
~Great for multiple branches.
Simple to book as a one-off or a mini-tour across your system.
~Tells a story they haven’t heard a hundred times.
No TV tie-ins, no movie franchises... just a living, breathing folk tales re-told for your community.
Winner: Kids Fringe Choice Award 2022 - Orlando Fringe
Winner: Best Children's Production 2025 - Saskatoon Fringe Festival
Paul Strickland is a full-time performance storyteller, songwriter, and theatre artist
who has spent the last 15+ years traveling to festivals, theatres, libraries, and schools all over North America.
He tells award-winning folk tales and original stories—
classic story structures, updated with modern humor, heart, and a slightly sideways view of the world.
Highlights include:
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Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival 2023
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Multiple-time “Best of Fest” winner at Fringe Festivals across the U.S. and Canada
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Performances at major storytelling festivals, libraries, and community events nationwide
Paul’s shows are known for being funny-forward, accessible to all ages,
and sneaky-smart about story, empathy, and imagination.
2026 Pricing & Booking
Single Program – $449*
Perfect for one featured Summer Reading event or a standalone family program.
Two Programs, Same Day (within the same system) – $799*
Great for serving two branches in a day or doing an afternoon + evening program.
Discounted multi-performance packages available.
Planning a full week of Summer Reading events or multiple branches? Ask about route-friendly multi-show packages.
*Travel fees will be applied unless bundled in for multiple bookings.